 French emigrants from Bordeaux and Louisiana founded the settlement of Fernandina de Jagua on a large, calm bay on the Caribbean Sea on April 22, 1819. In 1830, when it was upgraded to a town, its name was changed to Cienfuegos, in honor of José Cienfuegos, the Governor-General of Cuba. Fifty years later, it was proclaimed a city and, for its beauty, was called "the pearl of the south." By the end of the 19th century, it had become the fourth most important city in the country.,
Considered the crowning jewel of Cuban architectural in the 19th century, Cienfuegos stands out for the perfect design of its streets and for the refinement and good taste of the buildings in the historic center of the city, which has been declared a national monument. When visiting, stop by the Casa del Fundador (the Founder's House); Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception) Cathedral; the Tomás Terry Theater; the Ferrer Palace; and the José Martí Park, which contains the only arch of triumph in Cuba.,
Other attractions include the Prado Promenade, the Valle Palace, the museums of Naval and Provincial History, and the Reina (Queen's) Cemetery.,
Farther out from the center of the city, tour the Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Jagua (Jagua for short) Fortress, the Tomás Acea Cemetery and the Botanical Gardens.,
In addition to these cultural and historic attractions, Cienfuegos has excellent facilities for scuba diving and other water sports, nature tourism and thermal baths.
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José Martí Park
Parks
Calles 54, 56, 25 y 29, Antigua Plaza de Armas
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Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Churches-Places of Cult
Ave. 56 No. 2902 esq. a 29
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Tomas Acea Cemetery
Places of Interest
Ave. 5 de Septiembre No. 8302 e/ 83 y 85
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Jagua Castle
Museums
A la entrada de la bahía de Cienfuegos
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El Benny
International cuisine
Ave. 54 No. 2709
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Costasur
Fish and seafood
Calle 38 e/ 55 y 33
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Palacio de Valle
Italian cuisine
Calle 37 e/ 0 y 2, Punta Gorda
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Casa Caribeña
Caribbean cuisine
Calle 35 e/ 20 y 22, Punta Gorda
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Club El Benny
Nightclub
Ave. 54 No. 2709 e/ 27 y 29
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La Cueva del Camarón
Disco
Calle 37 No. 4 e/ 0 y 2, Punta Gorda
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Guanaroca
Cabaret
Hotel Jagua
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Marilope
Lobby bar
Hotel La Unión
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